Lensbaby 3G is an aftermarket camera lens designed by photojournalist Craig Strong. The lens is mounted on a flexible tube that, when shifted or bent, creates image effects unattainable with standard camera lenses. The Lensbaby "Sweet Spot" refers to a sharp focus point visible through the viewfinder and separated from the surrounding blurred areas. Using a Lensbaby 3G is a matter of attaching it to your camera and adjusting the controls to reach your desired effect.
Instructions
1. Attach Lensbaby 3G to your camera. Consult your camera owner's manual for specific instructions concerning aftermarket lens attachment.
2. Adjust your SLR camera to aperture priority mode. If using a Nikon, adjust it to manual mode.
3. Adjust your camera's diopter. The diopter, a small dial or sliding button, is usually located to the right of the viewfinder. Adjust the diopter by aiming the lens at a blank wall and rotating the dial or slide the button until the lines in your viewfinder appear sharp.
4. Squeeze the two release knobs at the bottom of the Lensbaby together to unlock it.
5. Center the fine-focus knobs on the Lensbaby between the metal rods.
6. Position your thumbs behind the camera. Position two fingers of your left hand and your right ring finger on the focusing collar, marked "Lensbaby Control Freak."
7. Pull the focusing collar back without bending until you focus on the subject in the center of your image.
8. Bend the Lensbaby slightly to maneuver the "Sweet Spot" of sharp focus. Take the photo or lock the Lensbaby by pressing the top right button of the focusing collar.
9. Rotate the fine focus ring to fine-tune the front-to-back focus. Begin shooting after you set the focus.
10. Rotate the metal rods to adjust the tilt of the Lensbaby or move the "Sweet Spot." Rotate the fine focus ring to readjust the focus as needed.
11. Lift the Lensbaby's aperture from the lens with the lens aperture tool and change as needed. The Lensbaby's aperture controls the size of the "Sweet Spot"; a larger aperture equates to a smaller "Sweet Spot."
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